What is the cheapest way to get from Ireland to South Shields?

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to South Shields is to bus and bus and ferry which costs £40 - £60 and takes 16h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ireland to South Shields?

The fastest way to get from Ireland to South Shields is to fly and subway which takes 4h 51m and costs £30 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Grand Parade and arriving at Interchange via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 33m.

How far is it from Ireland to South Shields?

The distance between Ireland and South Shields is 278 miles.

How do I travel from Ireland to South Shields without a car?

The best way to get from Ireland to South Shields without a car is to ferry and train which takes 11h 59m and costs £110 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Ireland to South Shields?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Ireland to South Shields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ireland to South Shields bus from?

Ireland to South Shields bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where does the Ireland to South Shields bus arrive?

Ireland to South Shields bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Belfast Glengall station.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1896+ hotels available in South Shields.

Ireland to South Shields - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, subway

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There are 11 ways to get from Ireland to South Shields by train, plane, subway, ferry, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
best
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
3. Take the subway from Haymarket to South Shieldssubway
5h 6m
£53–146
Fly Dublin Airport to Newcastle, subway
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
2. Take the subway from Haymarket to South Shieldssubway
4h 51m
£33–125
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain
3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastletrain
11h 59m
£110–190
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus 172
14h 30m
£128–297
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Interchangebus
16h 33m
£41–60
Fly Dublin Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane DUB - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
6h 3m
£57–178
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 21m
£82–218
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 49m
£79–207
Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 35m
£65–216
Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastletrain
7h 22m
£79–219
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to South Shieldscar
7h 26m
£97–331

Ireland to South Shields by tram, foot, ferry, train, and subway

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Distance: 276.5 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Ireland and South Shields, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to South Shields. However, you can take the train to Belfast Grand Central, walk to Queen Street, take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Newcastle (NCL), walk to Newcastle Airport, take the subway to Haymarket, then take the subway to South Shields. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Spencer Dock to South Shields via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Newton-le-Willows, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 11h 59m.

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